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The phrases Portuguese speakers actually use
É pegar ou largar
Take it or leave it
A expressão é pegar ou largarreferes-se à apresentação de uma oferta não negociável.
Example:
- Desculpa, mas não posso esperar. É pegar o largar.
- I’m sorry, but I can’t wait. Take it or leave it!
Transcript
Esticar a corda.
Keep going
pretendingrole-playing
Fazer-se de
The term "fazer-se de" implies hiding your true self. For example, it refers to someone who takes on a certain persona or attitude to…
delayed action
Já era sem tempo
The expression "já era sem tempo" is used when something you've been waiting for finally happens. It conveys a mix of relief and frustration.
current status
Até ver
"Até ver" means "for now/so far." It refers to the current state of something, with a note of caution that things could change in…
direct speechno filters
Sem peneiras
The expression "sem peneiras" refers to someone who speaks or acts in a very direct, unfiltered way. It suggests a blunt honesty that ignores…
exceptional qualityunique
Fora de série
The expression "fora de série" is used to describe someone or something that stands out in a remarkable way and goes beyond what's usual.
bad guyvillain
O mau da fita
The term "o mau da fita" comes from movie slang and refers to the villain or antagonist in a story. In everyday use, it…
